Need plans & help with DIY Phyto set up

azocean · #1 09/16/2007, 12:59 PM

I would like to get step by step plans for making my own phyto. I would like to try to start with phyto -feast to start the culture but not sure how or what else to use. And would like a nice set up if possible.HELP!

6 man reef · #2 09/16/2007, 01:30 PM

Here is a well described set up that I used with success.

http://www.melevsreef.com/phytoplankton.html

azocean · #3 09/17/2007, 08:56 AM

I am looking for something that I can start up with the phyto feast or some one elses culture.

BrassMonkey · #4 09/17/2007, 04:23 PM

use 1/4 volume starter culture.

500ml phyto starter 1500ml water.

6 man reef · #5 09/17/2007, 04:35 PM

follow the link page to the bottom. He improves his recipe.

Recipe recap:
Starter culture from someone (even DT's would work, I've been told)
Tap water mixed to 1.019 sg
5 ml Miracle Grow Houseplant liquid food, per bottle, per batch
1 ml Kent's Essential Elements

Lighting 16 hours of light, 8 hours of darkness regulated with a timer
Steady bubbling of air via rigid tubing to the base of the bottle
Shaken slightly each day to stir up the solution from the bottom.

Split the culture after two or more weeks, saving half for your tank and half to start new bottles. Repeat forever.

Happy reefing!